Today, we remember a great man. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s indelible mark on history stands with us today, echoing through time with whispers of hope for what we might accomplish now, if we press on in unity and love. And there is one reason those echoes are so clear, so many years after his death; one reason why we use this weekend to remember Dr. King’s incredible impact; one reason why today, you might get the day off work.

That reason is his wife...Read the full article for HER Magazine here.

Megyn Kelly is a trailblazer. Although her career is not entirely without controversy, no one can deny the fact: this woman has panache.

She’s known for her ability to clearly, concisely, and classily dismantle a faulty argument with such precision that the speaker barely realizes he’s been skewered before she’s flashed her winning smile, moved on to the next topic, and left him stammering to clean up his own slippery slope...Read the full article here. HER Magazine.

Everybody, in every industry, always seems bent on reminding us of that one irrefutable fact: It’s all about who you know. Networking is such a common command that many of us become exhausted with it, especially introverts...Read the full article here. Cover Story for HER Magazine, August 2017.

You might not assume that a meth-addict-turned-single-mom with practically zero job experience, let alone actual business experience, would eventually build a multi-million dollar clean-eating empire using only her cell phone. But, in the extraordinary case of Rachel Maser, you would be assuming wrong...Read the full article here.Cover story for HER Magazine, May 2017

Using vintage and salvaged décor is one of the best ways to add a unique spin to your wedding without breaking the bank or creating a mass of unnecessary waste (see here for more eco-friendly ideas). But what if you don't have time to treasure hunt in the trash bin? ...Read the full article here. Published in print in Oregon Bride Magazine, Spring/Summer 2013.

Every story has a season. A dreamy romance is perfect for the blooms of spring, but a tale of swashbuckling adventure will be most enjoyed during the summer months. An aching tragedy, on the other hand, somehow makes the melancholy of winter even more lovely. And mysteries? Mysteries are the kinds of stories that creep into our thoughts and dreams during the pale sunset of autumn...Read the full article here. Published online for Darling Magazine, October 2015

Part I: Over the Hill - These days it seems pointless to begin any sort of dance if you’re over the age of three-and-a-half. It’s way too easy to look like a fool next to those people who live and breathe the stuff. Trust me, I know. I’ve been the girl who can only awkwardly hunch forward to grab her ankle in the air, knee bent, while the prima ballerinas around me lift their legs gracefully to their ears. Now, my best dance moves involve mostly jogging in place, “woo”-ing and the occasional Grease throwback. Still, a girl can dream — which I do all too willingly...Read the full article here. Published as a monthly online column for Darling Magazine 2014-2015.

In Soman Chainani’s first novel, The School For Good and Evil, ordinary boys and girls are kidnapped and trained to be either heroes or villains in their very own fairy tale. A fascinating story with an incredible setting, the novel has debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List...and will soon be a major motion picture from Universal Studios! ...Read the full interview here. Published online for The Digits.

If there’s something strange—and it don’t look good—who ya gonna call? Since this is not 1984 you might not be able to answer with “Ghost Busters." Never fear, though—the Sunshine Girl has your back! Teenage paranormal investigator extraordinaire, Paige McKenzie is the face behind the Youtube Channel "The Haunting of the Sunshine Girl,"...Read the full interview here. Published online for The Digits.

Described as “snarky, geeky and sweet,” the cello and ukulele sister duo Angela and Aubrey Webber are The Doubleclicks, and they have found a special niche in the world of folk music. Their geektastic songs and nerd-centric lyrics are clever and catchy...Read the full interview here. Published online for The Digits.

Amber J. Keyser is former ballerina and evolutionary biologist with an MS in zoology and a Ph.D. in genetics. Now she writes both fiction and nonfiction for tweens and teens! She’s the author of a bunch of awesome books...Read the full interview here. Published online for The Digits.

Rows of white wicker chairs face a long stretch of sand fading into the sea, where the sun is slowly deciding it might just begin to set. There’s a driftwood arch at the end of the aisle draped with a gauze that shimmers against the blue sky of the early evening, and guests toss aside shoes in favor of the sand between their bare toes...Read the full article here. Published in print in Oregon Bride Magazine, Spring/Summer 2013.

Until one fateful evening out in Portland with friends, Nancy Tonkin had only known real estate broker Nate Zoucha as an acquaintance. “That night we couldn’t take our eyes off each other,” remembers Nancy, a manager at Audi Wilsonville. ...Read the full article here. Published in print in Oregon Bride Magazine, Spring/Summer 2013.

Everything was in place: the garden games were set up, the ceremony was to be in a glade next to a lazy green river, and all the tables were spread across an expanse of lush green lawn. It seemed like the picture-perfect farm wedding--until the rain clouds decided to unceremoniously crash the party...Read the full post here. Published online for Oregon Bride Magazine.

Think a packed reception hall is the only way to make a mark with your big day? Think again. When a mountain man from Colorado and a sassy fireball from Australia (yes, she's just as tough as the cliche might suggest) decided to wed on the coveted 11-11-11...Read the full post here. Published online for Oregon Bride Magazine.

They say if you give a man a fish, he'll have food for a day--but if you teach him to fish, he'll have food for a lifetime. The same principle applies to the organization 31 Bits, but instead of fish they're brilliantly utilizing fashion and design "to empower women to rise above poverty"... Read the full post here. Published online for Oregon Bride Magazine.

The holidays are quickly closing in upon us, and I'm sensing some appropriately-themed weddings might be right on their tail. I know this look-of-the-week might be too late for you Christmas-weekend brides (bold, by the way--who's going for it?), but for anyone who might still be frantically searching, look no further...Read the full post here. Published online for Oregon Bride Magazine.

We all know that the days of forcing hideous dresses on hapless ladies-in-waiting are over. Brides are taking the task of choosing a dress for their bridesmaids more and more seriously. And why not? You love your girls, and you want them to feel primped and pretty on the big day, too! But choosing a bridesmaid ensemble can be tricky...Read the full posthere. Published online for Oregon Bride Magazine.

Deception is standard procedure for many contestants on Survivor. But in the case of Michael Jefferson, SLU fitness model and star of the 24th season of Survivor: One World, premiering tonight at 8/7 c, it’s appearances that might be deceiving...Read the full interview here. Published online for Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited.

The woman’s mouth is open, mid-roar, her teeth mid-snarl, and her pink-and-blue hair flies forward from behind her, frozen in the jerk of a head-bang. This image, Tether Design Gallery curator Daniel Smith will tell you, is a puzzle piece in a larger narrative that has been neglected for too long. Until now...Read the full article here. Published in print inCity Arts Magazine, August 2010.